Shoreham Hotel Announces New GM
NEW YORK, NY, February 23, 2007. Jeff Harvey, Vice President and Director of Operations of Willow Hotels LLC, today announced the appointment of Christophe Thomas as general manager of the Shoreham hotel on 33 West 55th Street. In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, Thomas will lead new initiatives to bring a heightened level of personalized service to the 174-room boutique property.
"We are delighted to welcome Christophe to our team," said Harvey. "He brings more than 15 years of international hospitality experience, a strong operations background, and the exceptional level of service our guests deserve."
Prior to his appointment at the Shoreham, Thomas served as hotel manager at the Gramercy Park Hotel, where he was responsible for recruiting and training a team of 220 employees for the opening of Ian Schrager's newest property. His background also includes five years of experience with the Drake Hotel in Chicago and eight years with Hilton International. Thomas filled various capacities at Hilton, including training front-office teams throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. A native of France and fluent in three languages, Thomas holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Hotel Management School of Strasbourg.
The Shoreham, a high-style boutique property in the heart of Midtown, merges modern amenities with soothing materials and the highest level of personal comfort. Visit www.shorehamhotel.com.